16bit apps on Vista...

Hi!

I am running Vista x64 and just noticed that they dont run 16bit apps at
all?
Why? Is there a plug-in I can install or emulation?

Those 16bit apps that I use are dictionaries. Why would I need to buy
a new English Language Dictionary, when a new OS comes out?

The Dictionary is perfectly fine as it is!!

Thanks!
Atmapuri

64bit Windows has never run 16bit apps, that includes 64bit XP and 64bit
Windows 2003 server, not just 64bit Vista.

You could run a 32bit version of Windows in a virtual machine, or you could
just upgrade your dictionary to a 32bit version released sometime this
century

Peter Lawton

"Atmapuri" <> wrote in message
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> Hi!
>
> I am running Vista x64 and just noticed that they dont run 16bit apps at
> all?
> Why? Is there a plug-in I can install or emulation?
>
> Those 16bit apps that I use are dictionaries. Why would I need to buy
> a new English Language Dictionary, when a new OS comes out?
>
> The Dictionary is perfectly fine as it is!!
>
> Thanks!
> Atmapuri

Hi,

> I am running Vista x64 and just noticed that they dont run 16bit apps at
> all?
> Why? Is there a plug-in I can install or emulation?

x64 does not support 16-bit applications. No plug-ins would help. You could
run a 32-bit OS under a virtual machine using Virtual PC within x64, but
that's about the only solution. You can get Virtual PC here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/pro...c/default.mspx
(it's free and runs fine in x64).

> Those 16bit apps that I use are dictionaries. Why would I need to buy
> a new English Language Dictionary, when a new OS comes out?

Because the application writer(s) haven't rewritten their software as a
32-bit application. Right now, the standard OS is 32-bit (x86), so they
likely don't feel the need to as long as this remains the de facto standard
and their application runs in it. As the migration to x64 continues, those
older applications will be phased out.

--
Best of Luck,

Rick Rogers, aka "Nutcase" - Microsoft MVP
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com/
Windows help - www.rickrogers.org
My thoughts http://rick-mvp.blogspot.com

"Atmapuri" <> wrote in message
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> Hi!
>

>
>
> The Dictionary is perfectly fine as it is!!
>
> Thanks!
> Atmapuri

Hi!

> and their application runs in it. As the migration to x64 continues, those
> older applications will be phased out.

I only wanted to say, that if Intel can maintain x86 compatibility for
30 years!!!

Microsoft could do it also. I see no technical limitations
why 8bit apps could not run on future 256bit systems.

There may be no financial reason for it, since Microsoft
has a monopol, but that only forwards the reason to a moral
one

Thanks!
Atmapuri

Building in backwards compatibility is what has held operating systems back
for so long.

Your '16bit' dictionary will be hopelessly out of date anyway, there are
numerous online dictionaries available, and there is one dictionary program
that is accredited with being Vista compatible, as you can see from this web
site..

http://dictionary-software-review.toptenreviews.com/


"Atmapuri" <> wrote in message
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> Hi!
>
>> and their application runs in it. As the migration to x64 continues,
>> those
>> older applications will be phased out.
>
> I only wanted to say, that if Intel can maintain x86 compatibility for
> 30 years!!!
>
> Microsoft could do it also. I see no technical limitations
> why 8bit apps could not run on future 256bit systems.
>
> There may be no financial reason for it, since Microsoft
> has a monopol, but that only forwards the reason to a moral
> one
>
> Thanks!
> Atmapuri
>

Hi!

> Building in backwards compatibility is what has held operating systems
> back for so long.

"..so that the apps would be running fast enough." You forgot to add

If CPU resources are not a problem, you can do anything.
Running a virtual sandbox for Commodore 64 games was also provided
by some freelances for Windows 95.

Regards!
Atmapuri

> Your '16bit' dictionary will be hopelessly out of date anyway, there are
> numerous online dictionaries available, and there is one dictionary
> program that is accredited with being Vista compatible, as you can see
> from this web site..
>
> http://dictionary-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
>
>
> "Atmapuri" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>> Hi!
>>
>>> and their application runs in it. As the migration to x64 continues,
>>> those
>>> older applications will be phased out.
>>
>> I only wanted to say, that if Intel can maintain x86 compatibility for
>> 30 years!!!
>>
>> Microsoft could do it also. I see no technical limitations
>> why 8bit apps could not run on future 256bit systems.
>>
>> There may be no financial reason for it, since Microsoft
>> has a monopol, but that only forwards the reason to a moral
>> one
>>
>> Thanks!
>> Atmapuri
>>
>

A years old dictionary, map or encyclopedia is of historical value only. Get
yourself a new one.


"Atmapuri" <> wrote in message
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> Hi!
>
>> Building in backwards compatibility is what has held operating systems
>> back for so long.
>
> "..so that the apps would be running fast enough." You forgot to add
>
> If CPU resources are not a problem, you can do anything.
> Running a virtual sandbox for Commodore 64 games was also provided
> by some freelances for Windows 95.
>
> Regards!
> Atmapuri
>
>> Your '16bit' dictionary will be hopelessly out of date anyway, there are
>> numerous online dictionaries available, and there is one dictionary
>> program that is accredited with being Vista compatible, as you can see
>> from this web site..
>>
>> http://dictionary-software-review.toptenreviews.com/
>>
>>
>> "Atmapuri" <> wrote in message
>> news:...
>>> Hi!
>>>
>>>> and their application runs in it. As the migration to x64 continues,
>>>> those
>>>> older applications will be phased out.
>>>
>>> I only wanted to say, that if Intel can maintain x86 compatibility for
>>> 30 years!!!
>>>
>>> Microsoft could do it also. I see no technical limitations
>>> why 8bit apps could not run on future 256bit systems.
>>>
>>> There may be no financial reason for it, since Microsoft
>>> has a monopol, but that only forwards the reason to a moral
>>> one
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>> Atmapuri
>>>
>>
>

"Atmapuri" <> wrote in message
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> I only wanted to say, that if Intel can maintain x86 compatibility for
> 30 years!!!
>
> Microsoft could do it also. I see no technical limitations
> why 8bit apps could not run on future 256bit systems.

Microsoft can do something about it - Virtual PC. Install Virtual PC, with
an old version of Windows.

> There may be no financial reason for it, since Microsoft
> has a monopol, but that only forwards the reason to a moral
> one

Business isn't moral.

--
Paul Smith,
Yeovil, UK.
Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
http://www.windowsresource.net/

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Virtual PC just to run an out of date dictionary program is a little over
the top, yes? :-)

Still trying to work out what part a monopoly plays in an ancient dictionary
not running on a brand new OS..


"Paul Smith" <> wrote in message
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> "Atmapuri" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>
>> I only wanted to say, that if Intel can maintain x86 compatibility for
>> 30 years!!!
>>
>> Microsoft could do it also. I see no technical limitations
>> why 8bit apps could not run on future 256bit systems.
>
> Microsoft can do something about it - Virtual PC. Install Virtual PC,
> with an old version of Windows.
>
>> There may be no financial reason for it, since Microsoft
>> has a monopol, but that only forwards the reason to a moral
>> one
>
> Business isn't moral.
>
> --
> Paul Smith,
> Yeovil, UK.
> Microsoft MVP Windows Shell/User.
> http://www.dasmirnov.net/blog/
> http://www.windowsresource.net/
>
> *Remove nospam. to reply by e-mail*
>
>

Hi!

>A years old dictionary, map or encyclopedia is of historical value only.
>Get yourself a new one.

It is a collection of dictionaries. Worth about 1000 USD. Only native
english dictionaries are cheap. Other languages with smaller countries
have many less people to buy them and they are much more expensive.

Regards!
Atmapuri

"Mike Hall - MVP" <> wrote in message
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>A years old dictionary, map or encyclopedia is of historical value only.
>Get yourself a new one.
>
>
> "Atmapuri" <> wrote in message
> news:%...
>> Hi!
>>
>>> Building in backwards compatibility is what has held operating systems
>>> back for so long.
>>
>> "..so that the apps would be running fast enough." You forgot to add
>>
>> If CPU resources are not a problem, you can do anything.
>> Running a virtual sandbox for Commodore 64 games was also provided
>> by some freelances for Windows 95.
>>
>> Regards!
>> Atmapuri
>>
>>> Your '16bit' dictionary will be hopelessly out of date anyway, there are
>>> numerous online dictionaries available, and there is one dictionary
>>> program that is accredited with being Vista compatible, as you can see
>>> from this web site..
>>>